High Wind — Western Whatcom, Washington

2006-02-03 to 2006-02-04 · Western Whatcom, Washington

Wider weather episode

A 968 mb low produced high winds over much of Western Washington. About 260,000 homes and businesses lost power. For the first time in 7 years, the Evergreen floating bridge was closed, the Hood Canal bridge was also closed. Ferry service was also halted. Many roofs were damaged, some blew off, and others were smashed by fallen trees. The Woodland Park Zoo, in Seattle, was closed because of concern that falling trees could damage fences, possibly releasing animals. A man in Tumwater was injured when a tree fell on his house and shards of ceiling tile struck his head.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5492075. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.